Chapter 173

He was one of the little mongrels running around town that I desperately tried to keep out of trouble! However, today was a bit different. My ass was on the line! He saw me, growing exited. "Mercury!" He smiled, rushing over to give me a hug. "Hey, Preston! How've you been? Keeping out of trouble?" I asked. "Eh, 've been trying but um... People are stupid." He said scratching his head. "Why?" I laughed, not expecting the response. "Just, okay... I've been trying to do better, living in the shelter to stay off the streets. But not everyone in those shelters want better for themselves! A lot of my shit has gotten stolen, stuff I've actually worked for and you know how I get..." Preston said, those grey eyes expressing just how he felt! "That's definitely fucked up. Walk with me..." I said to him. He looked at me peculiarly. "Don't you have to go to work?" He asked. "Yeah, but I still have an hour. Want something to eat?" I asked him. "Sure." He said, following. The boy could tell somethi